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Angi Beckett Ceilidh and Barn Dance Caller

Here’s Angi Beckett our Ceilidh and Barn Dance Caller talking about her work with the Hessle Ceilidh Band in her own words:

I love calling for dancing. There is a great energy, which is reciprocal between caller and dancers, and the more fun the dancers have, the more I have, too. I adore dancing and believe it should be enjoyable; I try to make every event I call for one I’d like to be dancing at.

Although it’s very satisfying when a dance goes perfectly, it’s often far more fun when it goes a bit haywire, with people giggling as they dance.

I came to dance calling accidentally; the folk dance group in Norfolk, of which I was a member, lost 1 of its 2 callers. Feeling sorry for the remaining caller, I offered to help out occasionally. ‘Occasionally’ grew into often running the group alone. Having served my voluntary apprenticeship, I moved onto public calling, also somewhat accidentally. After seeing an article in the local paper about my starting up a new folk dance group, a caller rang me out of the blue to ask if I’d cover for him 2 days later as he was unable to make it. So with a cobbled-together programme and much trepidation, I managed to successfully run my first public barn dance.

Word got round and I soon started calling regularly with the Hessle Ceilidh Band. After a baptism of fire at a New Year’s Eve ceilidh, I’ve been delighted to continue calling at all sorts of events with this talented band and look forward to many more enjoyable dances with them.

To book The Hessle Ceilidh Band or contact Angi call Quentin on 07877434739 or email hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk

Burns Night Public Ceilidh

What people say…

‘Just a quick note to thank you and the band for a fabulous afternoons entertainment on Sunday. Everyone said what a thoroughly great time they had’.

Christine

“They are a great band”
Norma Waterson/Carthy

“Just wanted to say a big thank you to Pip and the Band. We had a great night on Saturday 30th April at Hornsea Bowls Club. The Band was great and everyone said how good it was. Many many thanks, we hope we have a chance to book you all again in the future”

“Huge thank you for my 21st on the 23rd April, you did a great job getting my varied ages of guests up and dancing! Highly recommend you to anyone who is looking for a ceilidh band!”

“The array of instruments was fascinating and the music was brilliant…”

“We all had a great night and I have been asked many times where I found such a good ceilidh band.”

“Many thanks for making our Jubilee celebrations so enjoyable it was a fantastic evening of music and dance. Had some great feedback from people all asking “when can we do it again?”

“A super band who came highly recommended and one I will now happily recommend.”

“We have had lots of messages today from our guests to say how much they enjoyed the evening. Everyone is exhausted and taking today to recover!!!”

“Our sincere thanks to the Hessle Ceilidh Band for making our wedding celebrations all the more memorable. They were fantastic, what an amazing sound. They created an truly magical atmosphere…”

“…we would really urge anyone wanting great music and dancing for their special occasion to HIRE THIS BAND!”

“Please pass my thanks on to the band for a cracking night for my birthday. You all contributed greatly to making happy memories with a lovely atmosphere.”

“Just wanted to thank you all for the part you played in making our daughter’s wedding such a special day for us all.”

“The Burn’s Night evening went really well, thank you – I have had multiple texts and phone calls from people saying how much they enjoyed the night and they are looking forward to the next one.”

“Just a little note to say thank you all so much for last night everyone really enjoyed themselves.
Sorry if there was a lot of waiting around. Thank you for your patience.
Hope you would feel you can play for us again in the future!
Thank you ALL once again!”

“Many thanks to the Hessle Ceilidh Band for helping me and my family / friends celebrate my 30th birthday, my sisters 28th birthday and Richard and my engagement in style. The array of instruments was fascinating and the music was brilliant and so easy to dance to. Thanks to the callers energy and clear instructions, everyone was up and dancing every dance – the videos show everyone smiling and laughing and really having fun. There were a few who were worried about ceilidh dancing beforehand but by the end of the first dance all concerns were gone, mainly thanks to the friendly and infectious enthusiasm of the band … and the very helpful demonstrations!
We all had a great night and I have been asked many times where I found such a good ceilidh band, so I have been pointing them to your website.
Thanks again, and hopefully see you again soon.”
Alison, Lindsey, Jane, Graham, Richard and Mike from Lockington.